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Tar Heels Football: Takeaways from UNC vs. Virginia Tech

By Horran Cameron

Oct 8, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels fans reacts in the third quarter. The Hokies defeated the Tar Heels 34-3 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels fans reacts in the third quarter. The Hokies defeated the Tar Heels 34-3 at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back T.J. Logan (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Georgia won 33-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back T.J. Logan (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Georgia Bulldogs during the third quarter of the 2016 Chick-Fil-A Kickoff game at Georgia Dome. Georgia won 33-24. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Where was T.J. Logan against Virginia Tech?

T.J. Logan ran the ball 14 times for 67 yards and caught six passes for 30 yards on Saturday. His longest run was 23 yards. His longest catch was 11 yards.

Logan has had an impressive season to this point. He has scored as a rusher, receiver and as a kick returner. On Saturday, Logan did not have a chance to ‘let loose.’

Again, some people blame the weather for Carolina’s loss. North Carolina was not efficient in executing their plays and using their weapons.

Running the ball should have been the primary focus of Carolina’s offense on Saturday. Logan should have had between 25-30 carries. On Logan’s first two run plays, he rushed for a total of 19 yards with his first carry a 14-yard run for a first down.

Logan finished the game with 60 yards, which means that he gained 41 yards on 12 carries for the rest of the game. As noted earlier, Logan’s 14-yard run was North Carolina’s first play on offense.

Logan’s running was ideal as a catalyst to set up the passing game for Trubisky. Instead UNC wanted to rely on the passing game despite inclement weather.

North Carolina missed a golden opportunity to pound the ball against Virginia Tech. Logan was poised to have his way with the Hokies based on how he started the game.

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